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Red Ginger

Red Ginger

Alpinia purpurata

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 10a – Zone 12b

Red Ginger is a tropical perennial with striking red, torch-like flower bracts and lush green foliage. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and makes an excellent specimen plant or accent in tropical and subtropical gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–9′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 10aZone 12b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 12b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Malaysia and South Pacific

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division, seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with